Monthly Archives: October 2026
Location, Location, Litigation: How Florida Courts Decide Where a Business Lawsuit Belongs
Most business owners assume a lawsuit can be filed wherever is most convenient, usually close to home. Florida law has other ideas. File in the wrong county and you could spend months arguing about venue before anyone even looks at the merits. Our West Palm Beach business litigation attorneys see these fights often, and… Read More »
When Your Own Lawyer Lets You Down: A Florida Business Owner’s Guide to Legal Malpractice Claims
You hired a lawyer to protect your company. Then a deadline slipped, a contract turned out to have a costly gap, or a lawsuit fell apart for reasons nobody explained. Was that simply a bad outcome, or was it something more? The difference matters, and it is where most business owners get stuck. Losing… Read More »
The Quiet Expert Who Can Make or Break a Florida Business Lawsuit
Your business partner has handled the books for years. Lately the numbers feel off, and you can’t shake the sense that money has gone missing. But a hunch is not evidence, so who turns suspicion into something a judge will accept? More often than you might think, it is a forensic accountant. Our West… Read More »
The Psychology of High-Stakes Litigation
By Timothy O’Neill, Partner High-stakes commercial litigation is not only about knowing the law. It is also about understanding the people on the other side of the dispute, as well as your own client. In a major business or commercial case, both sides are making important decisions under pressure. They are evaluating risk, trying… Read More »
How Do I Get a Truck Drivers History After a Crash in South Florida?
Were you involved in a serious truck accident in Florida? If you believe that the trucker may have been at fault for the crash, you should take action to get their driving record. That information could be relevant to your case. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we put truck accident victims first. Here, our… Read More »
How are Medical Expenses Determined in a Truck Accident Injury Claim in Florida?
Hurt in a truck accident in Miami? You have the right to seek compensation for your damages, including your medical costs. Indeed, medical expenses are a core damage in a truck accident claim in Florida. This raises an important question: How are medical expenses actually valued in a truck accident case in Florida? At… Read More »
Former North Carolina State Sports Medicine Director Arrested in Florida; Faces Serious Sexual Abuse Allegations
According to a report from WRAL News, a former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University has been arrested in Florida. Robert Murphy Jr., who has previously been civilly sued by more than 30 male athletes, was recently taken into custody in Marion County, Florida. Here, our Miami sexual assault and battery lawyer… Read More »
Will It Hold Up? How Florida Employers Can Draft Non-Compete Agreements That Actually Work
Florida is one of the most employer-friendly states in the country when it comes to non-compete agreements. That reputation leads plenty of businesses to assume any signed form will be enforced. It will not. Courts still look hard at how a restriction is written, what it protects, and whether the right steps were followed…. Read More »
Quiet Mistakes, Costly Deals: Common Causes of Legal Malpractice in Florida Business Transactions
Most malpractice stories people hear involve a missed court deadline. In business transactions, the mistakes are quieter. A clause is drafted loosely. A lien is never filed. A risk is never explained. Nobody notices until the deal sours, sometimes years later. If you suspect your transaction was mishandled, our West Palm Beach legal malpractice… Read More »
The Letter Before the Lawsuit: How Demand Letters Really Work in Florida Business Disputes
A client stopped paying six months ago. A vendor delivered half of what the contract promised. A former partner walked off with the customer list. Before anyone files a complaint, there is usually a letter. That letter can quietly shape everything that comes after it, which is why our West Palm Beach commercial litigation… Read More »